A **plane curve** is a curve that lies entirely within a single plane. In mathematical terms, a plane curve can be described using a set of parametric equations, a single equation in two variables (typically \(x\) and \(y\)), or in polar coordinates.

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Plane curve by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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A plane curve is the zero set of a polynomial in two variables, or a one-dimensional curve embedded in a plane.
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